Offers a mobile support service that provides crisis intervention and stabilization.
Service provides:
- crisis intervention and stabilization for community members experiencing a mental health crisis
- assessment, intervention, referrals, and links to community agencies for ongoing, longer-term support service
- mobile support service 7 days a week to defuse crisis situations
- support by telephone or in person within the City of Lethbridge
- referrals to the community crisis beds
Assists with longer term follow-up and support services through:
- co-ordination of treatment and community support services following emergency / crisis presentation
- consultation with police, emergency medical staff, agencies, and individuals for referrals to appropriate support systems
- improvement of access to services and support systems through cooperation and collaboration among other services agencies
- provision of education in-service to agencies and the public on various mental health and crisis related issues